Roshan Sethi is a

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physician and film director, currently working in the

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, April 4, 2025.

Background

Originally from

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, Sethi worked as a radiation oncologist at

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, before taking some time off to write for the medical drama series '' Code Black''. He was a co-creator of the American medical drama series '' The Resident'', which ran for six seasons, 2018-2023. He still practices medicine part-time.

Film career

He released his debut film '' 7 Days'' in 2021. The romantic comedy film was based in part on his experiences as a medical professional in the early days of the

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, in 2021. The film won the 2022 Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature. In 2022, he was a co-writer of the screenplay for ''

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''. He directed the films '' World's Best'' in 2023, and '' A Nice Indian Boy'' in 2024. "World's Best" was nominated for a Children's and Family Emmy in 2025.

Personal life

Sethi came out as

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at age 30. He is married to actor

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, who has been a credited cowriter and/or cast member in all of Sethi's films to date.

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